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Kick off: Sunday, 29 May @19:45 GMT
Venue: Ta’Qali National Stadium (Ta’Qali)
Live Stream: fuboTV (US), bet365 (non-US)
Head to Head Record
Scotland vs Italy 1-2 (Euro 2008 qualifiers)
Italy vs Scotland 2-0 (Euro 2008 qualifiers)
Scotland vs Italy 1-1 (2006 World Cup qualifiers)
Italy vs Scotland 2-0 (2006 World Cup qualifiers)
Italy vs Scotland 3-1 (1994 World Cup qualifiers)
Italy vs Scotland Team News
Daniele De Rossi has returned to training, while Riccardo Montolivo and Thiago Motta have been struggling with injuries and they are both rated doubtful. Claudio Marchisio has been ruled out with injury, whilst Marco Benassi, Stefano Sturaro, Daniele Rugani and Davide Zappacosta could make their Italy debuts against Scotland. Andrea Pirlo did not make Italy Euro 2021 squad, with Sebastian Giovinco being left out of the squad as well. Marco Verratti is sidelined with injury.
Injured: Claudio Marchisio (54/5), Marco Verratti (15/1)
Doubtful: Riccardo Montolivo (62/2), Thiago Motta (25/1)
Suspended: None
Goalkeepers Allan McGregor and Scott Bain pulled out (both injury), with Scott Fox and Jack Hamilton stepping up. Swansea left-back Stephen Kingsley and Derby County midfielder Craig Bryson made the squad. The likes of Andy Robertson, Robert Snodgrass, Shaun Maloney and Barry Bannan are all unavailable for the Italy friendly due to club commitments. Barrie McKay and Callum Paterson could make their Scotland debuts against Italy. Scott Brown, James Morrison and Jordan Rhodes have been omitted.
Injured: Allan McGregor (35/0), Scott Bain (0/0)
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Quick Facts
- Italy are on a four-game winless run ahead of the Scotland friendly
- The Azzurri failed to keep a clean sheet in previous six matches
- Scotland are after their fourth consecutive win
- Gordon Strachan’s men managed to keep a clean sheet in previous three games
- Scotland recorded their last win over Italy back in 1965
Italy vs Scotland Prediction
Italy coach Antonio Conte has a number of injury worries ahead of the Scotland game and that is the main reason why home win should not be considered. The Scotts, will, as always, rely on their rock-solid defence in the clash against the Azzurri and, taking everything into account, under 2.5 goals should be considered. Gordon Strachan’s men are after their fourth consecutive clean sheet.
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 goals
Odds: 1.60 (3/5) @Ladbrokes
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